Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Mercedes-Benz AMG GT model year (20162026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2017

5 recalls · 1 complaint

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 16

#2 WORST
2018

5 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 15

#3 WORST
2016

2 recalls · 6 complaints

Top issue: POWER TRAIN

Problem score: 12

Best Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Years to Buy

#1 BEST
2022

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST
2023

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST
2024

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GT — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsProblem ScoreVerdict
202600
0
Excellent
202500
0
Excellent
202400
0
Excellent
202300
0
Excellent
202200
0
Excellent
202120
6
Caution
202040
12
Avoid
201920
6
Caution
201850
15
Avoid
201751
16
Avoid
201626
12
Avoid

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2026

Recent AMG GT models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2016

Mid-decade AMG GT units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year AMG GT should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT if possible. It has 5 recalls, 1 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is POWER TRAIN. The overall problem score is 16 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year AMG GT to buy?+

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which AMG GT has the fewest problems?+

The 2022, 2023, 2024 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

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